AHRQ Patient Safety Network: STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people: version 2.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network



STOPP/START criteria for potentially inappropriate prescribing in older people: version 2.

O'Mahony D, O'Sullivan D, Byrne S, O'Connor MN, Ryan C, Gallagher P. Age Ageing. 2014 Oct 16; [Epub ahead of print].

This consensus guideline describes expanded criteria to identify inappropriate medication prescribing for older patients. This strategy can address high rates of adverse drug events in older populations, especially if integrated into clinical decision support.

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